She added: "I came prepared for the weather — I'm wearing two pairs of pants. I expected the wind to catch my dress and checked with my husband that it was OK to wear the outfit.

"The sun's out, we're on the beach, so what's wrong with showing a bit of bottom?"

Singer Amerie disagreed, opting instead for a pair of fashionable high-waisted shorts which amply covered her derriere, but showcased her fabulous legs, which she said are so "important" to her music career, she's had them insured for $2million (£1million).